Who can play NNJGA events?

Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 7–18. Reno-Tahoe juniors who want a structured summer ladder from 9-hole play up to travel-team qualifying

Where does NNJGA hold tournaments?

Events are held in California, Nevada. The tour is based in Nevada.

How much does NNJGA cost?

League membership $115 (Levels 1–2) or $175 (Level 3); entry fees $30–$45 (Levels 1–2), $45–$65 (Level 3), $25 match-play events; fees include green fees and awards. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do NNJGA results count toward junior rankings?

NNJGA is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

Local tour

Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association

Reno/Tahoe's oldest junior golf nonprofit (since 1978) runs a summer schedule of Level 1–2 nine-hole and Level 3 eighteen-hole events across Northern Nevada and the Tahoe/Plumas area.

About NNJGA

501(c)(3) founded 1978; roughly 14 Level 3, 4 match-play and 11 Level 1–2 events on the 2026 schedule
Courses include Edgewood Tahoe, Montreux, ArrowCreek, Genoa Lakes, Grizzly Ranch and Whitehawk Ranch
Level 3 differential report selects players for Girls/Boys Junior America's Cup and Hogan Cup teams
Inaugural Nevada Jr. Ryder Cup (North vs. South) added in 2026 for 15–18 Level 3 players
Hosts a USwing Mojing Junior World qualifier; players need a free GHIN number and a PGA/LPGA pro signature to enroll

Best for: Reno-Tahoe juniors who want a structured summer ladder from 9-hole play up to travel-team qualifying

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Upcoming tournaments in NNJGA's states

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Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.

National Tour SD County Classic

Rancho Bernardo Inn

San Diego, California

Sep 19 — 20, 2026

Starts in 3 days

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

FCG Callaway World OC Qualifier 7-14

Fullerton Golf Club

Fullerton, California

Sep 26 — 27, 2026

Starts in 10 days

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

National Tour Fall Slam

Arrowood GC

Oceanside, California

Sep 26 — 27, 2026

Starts in 10 days

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

FCG SO CAL WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

The Links at Lakehouse

San Marcos, California

Oct 3 — 4, 2026

In 2 weeks

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

National Tour Nor Cal Fall Junior

Franklin Canyon GC

Hercules, California

Oct 3 — 4, 2026

In 2 weeks

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

Kids Tour Fall Series- Carlsbad

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Cour

Carlsbad, California

Oct 10, 2026

In 3 weeks

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

Other junior programs in the same states

Most families mix two or three programs in a season: a local tour for reps, an association tour for championships, a regional tour for rankings.

California Junior Golf

California

Local tour

Los Angeles-based tour out of Hansen Dam GC that combines competitive events at public and private venues with coaching for advanced, pre-elite and elite juniors.

Ages 11–18Year-round

Central Valley Junior Golf Tour

California

Local tour

Summer tour of eight one-day 18-hole events at Fresno, Visalia, Merced and Dinuba courses, capped by a Tour Championship at Riverside GC of Fresno.

Ages 10–18June–September~8 events/yr

Inland Empire Junior Golf Association

California

Local tour

Rancho Cucamonga-area academy-run association (founded 2016) that pairs weekly clinics with a monthly 9-hole tournament series at Inland Empire courses such as Jurupa Hills CC.

Ages Not publishedYear-round

Junior Golf Tour of Central California

California

Local tour

Fresno-area tour designed for college-bound juniors, offering Junior Golf Scoreboard-ranked tournaments with expedited score reporting to JGS.

Ages All ages (college-bound focus)Spring and summerJGS

Next Gen Junior Golf Tour

Nevada

Local tour

A new Reno/Tahoe junior tour launched in late 2025 by instructor Chris Trevino, offering year-round stroke-play events at Duncan Golf Management and other Northern Nevada courses.

Ages 9–18Year-round (launched November 2025)

North County Junior Golf Association

California

Local tour

North San Diego County 501(c)(3) based at Goat Hill Park in Oceanside that pairs a beginner-friendly Executive Tour with a competitive Players Tour, plus clinics, leagues and camps.

Ages 5–18Year-round

Good to know

NNJGA frequently asked questions

Who can play NNJGA events?: Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 7–18. Reno-Tahoe juniors who want a structured summer ladder from 9-hole play up to travel-team qualifying
Where does NNJGA hold tournaments?: Events are held in California, Nevada. The tour is based in Nevada.
How much does NNJGA cost?: League membership $115 (Levels 1–2) or $175 (Level 3); entry fees $30–$45 (Levels 1–2), $45–$65 (Level 3), $25 match-play events; fees include green fees and awards. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do NNJGA results count toward junior rankings?: NNJGA is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

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